Tesco is facing Britain's largest ever equal pay claim and a possible compensation bill of up to 4 billion pounds (C$7 billion), according to a law firm which has begun legal proceedings. It comes as a campaign for equal pay grows in the U.K.

The 2012 budget did not contain any payroll-related tax changes. But in last year’s budget, the government announced it would increase the basic personal amount claimed on a Manitoba Personal Tax Credits Return (TD1 MB) from $8,634 in 2012 to $8,884 in 2013 and to $9,134 in 2014.

As part of the 2012 budget, the province also proposed to “loosen the restrictions” on Sunday shopping. Under the current rules, retail businesses are not allowed to open Sundays unless municipalities have passed bylaws permitting it. Stores allowed to open can only do so between noon and 6 p.m.

Budget documents state the province will work with employers and workers, and consult with the public on changes. Even with the changes, there would still be shopping restrictions on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Canada Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day. The government hopes to implement the new Sunday shopping rules before the end of the year.